Bonvilston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bonvilston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 4.318 N,5 21.27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.071967
  • Longitude: -5.354500
Wreck Depth 45.83 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BONVILSTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 116.3
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 13.6
Orientation 182
Tonnage 2866
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 026.9,025.9,002.0,209
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.10.18 POSN 8M NNW OF CORSEWELL PT. (AP REPORT M015823). PLOTS IN 550200N, 052100W. H8302/19 SUNK 9.5M NW BY N FROM CORSEWELL PT. (BMVS). PLOTS IN 550300N, 052530W. 7.11.18 NOW IN 9.5M NW BY 0.25N FROM CORSEWELL PT. ACCEPTED POSN 550300N, 052530W PA. H0109/45 ASDIC CONTACT, LENGTH 110FT, HEIGHT 38FT IN 550412N, 052106W. LIES 150/230 DEG. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524. DOMETT) 17.1.45 GOOD CONTACT OBTAINED IN 550412N, 052106W. CLASSIFIED AS ROCK. (AUBD 318/61). 18.8.53 INS NDW IN 550412N, 052106W. NC F6629. H3671/72 20.7.72 UNDOUBTED WK LOCATED IN 550422N, 052113W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN 12/72). INS AS WK 27FMS. NE 2199. H3671/72 12.9.72 EXAM'D 18.5.72 USING HIFIX 3 AND DECCA [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. LENGTH 320FT APROX. LIES 170/350 DEGS. THOUGHT TO BE TOO BIG TO BE WK OF BUFFALO. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). INS AS WK 49MTRS. NC 2199. H3671/72 7.12.76 INS ON F6735 - NM 73/77. H5982/82 8.11.82 WK IN 550420N, 052129W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOT- A-PLOT 7, 1982). NCA. HH100/351/13 24.11.97 CONFIRMED AS 'BONVILSTON'. (P C MILLER, FAX DTD 16.11.97). HH278/400/02 5.5.99 LOCATED IN 5504.382N, 0521.346W [WGD] USING DGPS. (HMS MIDDLETON, 9.1997). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 15.5.21 IN 5504.318N, 0521.270W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 45.83TRS IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. LENGTH 116.3MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HT 13.6MTRS. ORIENTATION 182/002 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 26.9MTRS, WIDTH 25.9MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 209 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY PALMERS SHIPBUILDERS, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EVAN THOMAS, RADCLIFFE & CO, CARDIFF. PASSAGE AYR FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 92. SANK IN 20 MINS. (WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. UK NM 99/22.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 4.318 N,5 21.27 W
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FAQ

Where is the BONVILSTON wreck located?

The BONVILSTON wreck is located at coordinates 55 4.318 N,5 21.27 W.

How deep is the BONVILSTON and where exactly is it located?

The BONVILSTON lies at a depth of about 45.83 meters and is located at coordinates 55 4.318 N,5 21.27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BONVILSTON?

The seabed around the BONVILSTON lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the BONVILSTON sink?

The BONVILSTON sank on Oct 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BONVILSTON discovered?

The wreck of the BONVILSTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BONVILSTON belong to?

The BONVILSTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BONVILSTON carrying?

The BONVILSTON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BONVILSTON?

The BONVILSTON had a tonnage of 2866 tons.

What type of wreck is the BONVILSTON?

The BONVILSTON is classified as a steam ship.

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